Last Saturday afternoon, August 2, the Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club came alive with laughter, friendly competition and ...

I have lived in Matavai since 2010 and am a survivor of a decade of so-called government consultation since Brad Hazzard first announced the Metro and the redevelopment of the Waterloo Estate.

Who would believe that the latest star of YouTube is a charismatic bull named Seamus?

I caught the Why We Love Our Pets exhibition on its very last day (April 29), just before the photographs were taken down. And I’m so glad I did.

After 18 years with the South Sydney Uniting Church (SSUC), which publishes the South Sydney Herald, March 30 marked the closure of ministry for the Rev. Andrew Collis.

The City of Sydney has approved a new Aboriginal cultural space to be created in Redfern.

Andres, the manager at Coffee Tea & Me at 93b Redfern Street, thrives in the fast-paced environment of the café, embracing the morning rush.

The NSW government recently passed legislation restricting rights to protest around places of worship.

WATERLOO: Stormy weather couldn’t stop the community from turning out for Summer on the Green, enjoying rock climbing, twirly apples, a sausage sizzle, information stalls and hot cuppas from the Vinnies Van.

The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on March 1 centred around the theme “Free to Be”, celebrating the power of authenticity and diversity.

Recent data reveals that over one-third of Australian households experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2023 (360info.org).

Last week, on February 20, the NSW Parliament rushed through three bills which Premier Minns described as “a strong response to recent antisemitism”.

On February 20, approximately 50 people from across Sydney gathered at Paddington Uniting Church to launch the book Living with Dementia: A Carer’s Journey, authored by Alicia Dong and with artworks by Gloria Liang.

DON'T MISS: Living with Dementia: A Carer's Journey will be launched at a special event on Thursday February 20, 6pm, at Paddington Uniting Church. 

REDFERN: As reported in our December issue, Ambour Hardware will soon close its doors. After 55 years of serving the community, Joe and Marie Ambour are retiring.

REDFERN: “This is my favourite bread shop,” says one customer waiting to place her order at PT Crown Bakery in George Street. “I can’t believe it’s closing. This is really sad.”

Heart disease is still Australia’s leading cause of death and affects families and communities around the country.

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Sydney Peace Prize, for courageous and highly regarded humanitarian work that serves our common humanity.

Photographer Michelle Haywood captures the moments that matter – joyful, historical, poignant ...

In the first half of 2023, at community events, online and through government and non-government agencies, tenants had opportunity to provide their views as part of the Waterloo Public Housing Tenant Survey.

Jan de Voogd was a Quaker peace activist, musician, teacher, sailor and boat builder who lived in Sydney. Born in Japan to Dutch parents, Jan spoke several languages. His work for peace spanned more than 50 years.

Counterpoint Community Services hosted its 18th Redfern and Waterloo Volunteer Awards at the Alexandria Town Hall on May 22. The event was part of National Volunteer Week.

This year’s State of Origin series is almost upon us, with New South Wales, now led by Michael Maguire, looking to end a two-year losing streak against their arch-rivals.

Gumeroy was born in Moree, near the Mehi River. He had a “typical country upbringing” which included hunting, fishing, and sports.

You can do a lot with a tiny balcony, especially in winter. Winter growing flowers like pansies ($1.49) and heartsease (99c), or poppies ($2.49) can go in to pots in the sun and will flower throughout winter, and bring happiness wherever they go.

REDFERN: The 20th anniversary of RCC was celebrated on April 20, 2024, with Councillors (Waskam) Emelda Davis and HY William Chan being joined by Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo for the cutting of the cake.

Homes NSW Portfolio (formerly LAHC) has placed its Draft People and Place Plan on its Waterloo South site for comment until the end of May.

Registration is now open for major running events in Sydney and Melbourne. Join Team UNHCR ...

Our hearts are heavy as we continue to mourn the tragic events that unfolded last month at Westfield, Bondi Junction, and across our city. The senseless loss of lives in such a familiar setting strikes deep at our sense of security.

REDFERN: Australia’s oldest First Nation’s owned and operated health organisation, the Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS), now has facilities for the early detection of heart...

REDFERN: The Coloured Diggers March on Anzac Day was the 16th to be held. The day serves to commemorate the history of the First Peoples of Australia and New Zealand who served to protect their countries in armed conflicts overseas.

ERSKINEVILLE: We are in a food-price and cost-of-living crisis. Food prices rose over 8 per cent in the last year. Yet the amount of...

A memorial service for Steve Ostrow OAM was held on Saturday, April 13 at Pitt Street Uniting Church. Ostrow dedicated years of service to...

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have terminated the coaching contract of Head Coach Jason Demetriou, effective immediately.

Lauren Jackson is set to emerge from retirement and feature at the Paris Olympics after Basketball Australia answered a family request and named the Opals legend in a 26-player squad.

On Monday March 18, members of Balmain and Leichhardt Uniting Churches met with their State MP, Kobi Shetty, whose office is located in Glebe.

Redfern local of 18 years, Emma, is proof you can’t keep a good woman down. In May 2017 she was our cover girl to...

The Palm Sunday peace rally took place on March 24. Around two thousand people met at Belmore Park before marching to Victoria Park in...

Fire and Rescue NSW marked its 140th birthday on February 14 with a special ceremony at the City of Sydney station in Castlereagh Street.

The NRL season launch was held in Las Vegas on March 3.

The Rev. Dorothy McRae-McMahon pushed for the recognition of clergy in committed same-sex relationships from the mid-1980s in the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA)...

A memorial to people who died during the AIDS epidemic and a museum celebrating Sydney’s queer history has opened to the public. Qtopia, Sydney’s...

Boomalli’s 2024 Mardi Gras exhibition, My Sovereign Black Body, explores First Nations identity “stripped back to the basics”.

Michelle Haywood captures the excitement of the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert have been accused of “turning their backs on women” after pushing back on plans to hold the season ending WTA Finals in...

Michelle Haywood captures the mood of January 26 with this collection of photos from across South and central Sydney.

Wayside Chapel is making an urgent plea to all Australians to support people with nowhere to go this holiday season through its “Donate a...

I’m Aunty Joyce Wymarra from Badu, one of the western islands of the Torres Strait.

November last year the Uluru Statement from the Heart won the Sydney Peace Prize. After the failure of the Yes referendum campaign, the Statement...

Act for Peace is the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches Australia. Its focus is on assisting the most conflict- and disaster-affected...